Rachel Sager is an Oil Painter living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area. She received a BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia after studying at Lorenzo de' Medici in Florence, Italy. Her work has been seen in local and internationally juried exhibits including 75th Crocker-Kingsley: California's Biennial Juried Competition, and was featured in the Emmy Award-winning Documentary, Sketching the Silk Road.

Artist Statement

In my oil paintings, matter is presented in a decomposed state,
suspended between earth and sky. Inspired by brush fires, demolition explosions, and storm clouds, I explore my subjects in a visceral, intuitive manner. My goal is to produce the differences existing between the varying states of matter in these circumstances, neither solid or gas. In doing so, I intend to create sweeping, emotionally charged landscapes that convey the dissonance I experience in self expression. The turmoil, represented by the debris-filled smoke, is juxtaposed by sun infused skies and cirrus clouds, projecting a duplicity that is unavoidable, overwhelming, and at times, awe-inspiring.

Experience
Present-2005 School of Rock, San Mateo, CA
Franchise Owner-Manage Staff of 15 teachers, administrative assistants and volunteers. -Responsible for booking, promoting and budgeting seasonal shows, 9 a year, in addition to extra events.
-Increased student body from 2 students in 2005 to 100.
-Maintain the membership accounts and financial aspects of the school. www.schoolofrock.com

2007-2009 RS Arts Foundation, 501(c) 3, San Francisco, CA
Director-Create and facilitate multiple non-profit Art events to raise money for Bay Area Teachers and Students of the Arts
-Distribute Money to qualified Teachers and Students through scholarships and grants to continue education
-Awarded Grants to Individuals and Groups, such as the Harvey Milk Arts Foundation
Events: Rock School Prom, SF, W Hotel, SF, July 2008, Uncommon Sense Art Extravaganza, El Balazo, SF, May 2008, School of Rock Benefit, Great American Music Hall, SF, July 2007

2007 "Sketching the Silk Road" D3 Productions
Co-Host/Artist-Emmy Winning PBS Full-Length Documentary
-Picked up by American Public Television to be distributed nationally in May 2007.